<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest Vladivar industry news - from just-drinks.com</title><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/companies/vladivar_id132</link><description>Latest Vladivar industry news - from just-drinks.com</description><copyright>© 2013 All content copyright just-drinks.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:06:15 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:06:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>just-drinks.com - RSS feed</category><generator>just-drinks.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>Product Launch - UK: Whyte &amp; Mackay's Vladivar Flavours</title><description>Whyte &amp; Mackay's Vladivar Flavours</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/whyte-mackays-vladivar-flavours_id107325.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA: United Spirits cheers strong H1</title><description>United Spirits has reported strong double-digit rises in sales and profits for the first half of its fiscal year, lifted by both organic growth and the acquisition of Balaji Distilleries.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/united-spirits-cheers-strong-h1_id105480.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA: United Spirits seeks overseas expansion on strong Q1</title><description>United Spirits is seeking to expand its business in Asia and Africa on the back of a strong start to its fiscal year.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/united-spirits-seeks-overseas-expansion-on-strong-q1_id104645.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Beam Global exec joins Whyte &amp; Mackay</title><description>Whyte &amp; Mackay has poached an executive from Beam Global Spirits &amp; Wine to head up its sales and marketing operations.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/beam-global-exec-joins-whyte-mackay_id95955.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Whyte &amp; Mackay readies responsible drinking push for Vladivar</title><description>Whyte &amp; Mackay has launched a new GBP1m (US$1.7m) advertising campaign for its Vladivar vodka brand in the UK.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/whyte-mackay-readies-responsible-drinking-push-for-vladivar_id95268.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Losh Cause - Vodka must shift out of neutral</title><description>Vodka is soon to take over from Scotch whisky as the most consumed spirit in the UK. But Chris Losh sees its success as a triumph of marketing over substance, and wonders whether consumer interest can be sustained if drinkers, like bartenders, begin looking to spirits with more flavour, product heritage and variety to offer, like gin and rum.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/analysis/the-losh-cause-vodka-must-shift-out-of-neutral_id94856.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA: United Spirits mulls energy drink launch - report</title><description>United Spirits is contemplating a move into the energy drink sector in an effort to boost vodka sales, according to reports.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/united-spirits-mulls-energy-drink-launch-report_id93536.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pot of Gould - The (brand) name game</title><description>There may be many facets to a winning marketing mix, but a strong brand name that captures the consumer's imagination is clearly fundamental. Patience Gould looks at some notable hits and misses to get to the bottom of what defines successful branding.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/comment/pot-of-gould-the-brand-name-game_id92324.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Whyte &amp; Mackay to sponsor UK Boat Show</title><description>Whyte &amp; Mackay has confirmed it will headline sponsor this year's Earls Court Boat show in London.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/whyte-mackay-to-sponsor-uk-boat-show_id91375.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA: United Spirits looks to up vodka profile - report</title><description>United Spirits is mulling an expansion of its vodka offering in its home market, according to reports.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/united-spirits-looks-to-up-vodka-profile-report_id91372.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Whyte &amp; Mackay cuts FY losses</title><description>Whyte &amp; Mackay has reduced its losses in its last fiscal year, according to recently-released accounts.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/whyte-mackay-cuts-fy-losses_id91034.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Whyte &amp; Mackay boss steps down</title><description>Scotch whisky firm Whyte &amp; Mackay's group managing director has resigned.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/whyte-mackay-boss-steps-down_id90791.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: UB Group closes Whyte &amp; Mackay purchase</title><description>India's UB Group has finally succeeded in snapping up Whyte &amp; Mackay.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/ub-group-closes-whyte-mackay-purchase_id90300.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA/UK: UB pursuit of Whyte &amp; Mackay nears conclusion</title><description>India's UB Group is close to finally sealing the takeover of UK distiller Whyte &amp; Mackay, just-drinks understands. UB, headed by Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, has pursued Whyte &amp; Mackay since starting takeover talks in October.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/ub-pursuit-of-whyte-mackay-nears-conclusion_id89775.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA/UK: UB begins Whyte &amp; Mackay due diligence</title><description>India's UB Group has embarked on the due diligence of long-time quarry Whyte &amp; Mackay, just-drinks understands.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/ub-begins-whyte-mackay-due-diligence_id89457.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK/INDIA: Whyte &amp; Mackay chief denies UB "deal"</title><description>Vivian Imerman, chairman and chief executive at UK distiller Whyte &amp; Mackay, has quashed reports that he has agreed a deal to sell the company to India's UB Group. Imerman issued a robust statement after reports over the weekend claimed he had settled on a deal worth GBP550m (US$1.1bn) with UB chairman Vijay Mallya.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/whyte-mackay-chief-denies-ub-deal_id89403.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Two Whyte &amp; Mackay directors quit</title><description>Two top directors have reportedly quit UK distiller Whyte &amp; Mackay.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/two-whyte-mackay-directors-quit_id89243.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA: UB coy on Whyte &amp; Mackay "final offer"</title><description>India's UB Group has refused to confirm reports that it will not raise its bid for Whyte &amp; Mackay ahead of a reported meeting between the two companies to finalise the deal.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/ub-coy-on-whyte-mackay-final-offer_id88931.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>INDIA/UK: UB nears Whyte &amp; Mackay deal</title><description>India's UB Group looks to be closing in on the acquisition of UK spirits group Whyte &amp; Mackay after months of negotiations.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/ub-nears-whyte-mackay-deal_id88815.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Whyte &amp; Mackay says UB talks ongoing</title><description>Whyte &amp; Mackay has confirmed it is still in talks with UB Group over a possible sale of the company to the Indian drinks titan.</description><link>http://www.just-drinks.com/news/whyte-mackay-says-ub-talks-ongoing_id88483.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=vladivar</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>